Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, add butter and sugar and mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 2

Add vanilla extract and egg and mix until well incorporated.

Step 3

In a separate bowl combine baking powder and flour. Slowly add this mixture to the wet ingredients. Note - the dough will be very stiff and may need to be kneaded by hand if your mixer has difficulty. To a well-floured surface, remove the dough from the bowl with wet hands.

Step 4

Finish kneading the dough by hand, adding additional flour as needed until the dough resembles play-doh.

Step 5

Divide into small sections and roll out onto a floured surface to ¼ inch thick. Use your desired cookie cutters. Add remaining dough to the next section. Repeat process.

Step 6

Transfer to a baking stone/sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes.

Step 7

Remove from oven and let rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.